INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is one step closer to a spot in the Paris Olympics.
USA Basketball announced the 41 finalists in the players pool to make the Olympic roster this summer. Twelve players will be named to the USA Men's National Team to take part in the Games.
In addition to Haliburton, the players pool includes: Bam Adebayo, Jarrett Allen, Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, Scottie Barnes, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Jimmy Butler, Alex Caruso, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Joel Embiid, De’Aaron Fox, Paul George, Aaron Gordon, Tyrese Haliburton, James Harden, Josh Hart, Tyler Herro, Jrue Holiday, Chet Holmgren, Brandon Ingram, Kyrie Irving, Jaren Jackson Jr., LeBron James, Cam Johnson, Walker Kessler, Kawhi Leonard, Damian Lillard, Donovan Mitchell, Chris Paul, Bobby Portis, Austin Reaves, Duncan Robinson, Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Trae Young.
According to USA Basketball, the list includes 28 players who have represented the United States in the Olympics or FIBA World Cup, including 13 who have won Olympic gold medals.
Haliburton, who returned to action last Friday after missing five games with a strained left hamstring, sat out Sunday's game in Phoenix and will miss at least three more games, according to head coach Rick Carlisle.
Haliburton leads the Pacers in scoring with 23.6 points per game and leads the NBA in assists with 12.6 per game. He made his first All-Star appearance last season and was the leader in fan balloting among Eastern Conference guards when league officials provided their most recent update last Thursday.
Bane, a Richmond native, is averaging 24.4 points for the Memphis Grizzlies this season, but is currently out six weeks with a left ankle sprain.
George spent seven years with the Pacers, and Holiday is married to Lauren Holiday, a Ben Davis High School graduate.
The NBA All-Star Game will be held Feb. 18 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
USA Basketball said the player pool is subject to change. The final roster will be announced at a later date.
The Summer Olympics are scheduled to start July 26.